Israeli Girls With Disabilities Miss Flight From Italy Due to Traffic

Approximately 40 girls with complex disabilities from the "Alai Shech" association, some of whom use wheelchairs, found themselves in distress in Italy on Thursday after being stuck in a severe traffic jam for over three hours. The road closure caused them to miss their Wizz Air flight, scheduled to depart for Israel at 13:00. The group, on an organized trip accompanied by doctors, social workers, and professionals, made efforts to delay the flight, but it departed without them. Efforts are now underway by the association and accompanying staff to find an alternative or special rescue flight to bring the girls and their escorts back to Israel before Shabbat. This presents a significant logistical and financial challenge, as the group requires special accommodations for wheelchairs, medical equipment, and medications. Simultaneously, professionals are preparing for a scenario where an air solution is not found in time, which would necessitate finding accessible hotel accommodations in Italy and arranging for meals, medications, and ongoing medical care for the girls throughout Shabbat.